Welcome Everyone

Joan Minnery is a one-woman force of inspiration. She is a genuine go-getter with an indomitable spark plug of contagious effervescence. The pint-sized energizer bunny is a beacon of energy as she entertains with her band, solo performances, and motivational showcases & instructs her dance fitness classes all over North America. 

In 2022, Joan graduated with honours from the Master of Arts program at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, majoring in Community Music.  She also enjoyed a fabulous tenure as a Teaching Assistant and Graduate Students' Association Rep. 

As the 2018 Recipient of the Mohawk College Alumni of Distinction Award, Joan is very proud she has a Mohawk College Music Scholarship named after her.  

Her fortes include Vocal Coach, Community Musician, Music Educator, Early Childhood Music Specialist, Music Facilitator, Author, Drama Coach, Event Director, Professional Entertainer, Motivational Speaker, Line Dance Instructor and Zumba Instructor. Joan also enjoys guest lecturing at Wilfred Laurier University. 

Joan is the CEO of Joan Minnery Enterprises, the Director of SiNG iT Vocal Lessons & Performance, and the Coordinator of the Brantford Cabaret musical theatre troupe and is a very busy Motivational Speaker.  As a professional entertainer, Joan is the front person for the Rock Band SIVLE and is a solo artist.  Joan also enjoys a lucrative career as a Community Music Facilitator teaching her adult Musicking Classes. 

With successful careers as a Music Educator and Entrepreneur, Joan is ready to embrace a new calling.  Joan was Ordained as a Pastoral Chaplain in 2024 to begin a new adventure as a Licensed Officiant for Wedding & Celebrations of Life!

Current Employment

• CEO of Joan Minnery Enterprises, SiNG iT Vocal Lessons & Performance, Motivational Speaking, Line Dance & Zumba.
• Professional Entertainer:  SIVLE Rock Band, Joan Minnery Community Music Solo Shows, Voices of SiNG iT and Notes and Beats - Community Music Classes!!!
• Community Music & Performing Arts Facilitator &  - Grand River Community Health Centre
• Movement and Motion, Dance - Guest Facilitator - Brant County School Board
• Licensed Wedding Officiant and Pastoral Chaplain 

Education

• Master of Arts, Community Music: Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo
• Ordained Pastoral Chaplain & Wedding/Celebration of Life Officiant - the Community Catholic Church of Canada
• Bachelor of Arts, Child Studies: Brock University, St. Catharine's 
• Early Childhood Education Diploma: Mohawk College, Brantford                                                                                       
• Grade 13 Honours Graduation Diploma: North Park Collegiate, Brantford

Joan is the recipient of both the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals for Community Volunteerism, Health Advocacy and Leading Young Children towards Music. Joan has been nominated 5 times for the Brantford Citizen of the Year.  Joan was a finalist for the 2017 Order of Ontario for Leading Young Persons Towards Music & Health. 

The highly sought-after Motivational Speaker and Entertainer tours across Canada and the United States as she delivers her impactful messages of I Am, Self-Love, the Art of Movement, the Hospitality of Community Music and more.  Joan invigorates her audiences to "Put Down the Fork & Get Moving" across Ontario and beyond. 

On November 3rd, 2014, Joan released her bestselling autobiography WALKING MY WAY BACK TO ME, about her personal transformation. She is currently working on her sequel entitled Echoes of the Ripple and another memoire about her life as a Voice Coach entitled SING IT LOUD, SING IT PROUD!!!  There's a definite memoir of her life at Laurier coming very soon!!!  

Joan Minnery happily hails from Brantford, Ontario, Canada. She is the daughter of Bill and Elsie, the youngest sister of John, Anne and Bob, and the boastful mother of Bill (BJ). Joan can be spotted at most events escorted by her life partner, Keith Curley. 

Individual Awards

• 2024 - WINNER - GOLD - Best Single - Band - International Singer Songwriters Association Awards, Atlanta Georgia
• 2025 - Winner of 31 Community Votes Awards for Business Excellence. Platinum, Gold, Silver & Bronze.
• 2025 - Winner of Best Music Lessons for Children, Platinum Award, Community Votes
• 2025 - Winner of Best Theatre and Community Groups, Platinum Award, Community Votes
• 2025 - Winner of Best Local Band -- SIVLE, Platinum Award, Community Votes
• 2025 - Winner of Best Wedding Officiant, Platinum Award, Community Votes
• 2024 - Finalist in the International Singer Songwriters Association Awards, Atlanta Georgia
• 2024 - Winner of 29 Community Votes Awards for Business Excellence. Platinum, Gold, Silver & Bronze.
• 2024 - Winner of Best Music Lessons for Children, Platinum Award, Community Votes
• 2024 - Winner of Best Theatre and Community Groups, Platinum Award, Community Votes
• 2024 - Winner of Best Local Band -- SIVLE, Platinum Award, Community Votes
• 2021:  Finalist in the International Singer Songwriters Association Awards, Atlanta Georgia 
• 2016:  Winner of Best Motivational Speaker, Diamond Award, Readers’ Choice Awards  
• 2016:  Winner of Best Local Author, Diamond Award, Readers’ Choice Awards  
• 2016:  Winner of Best Dance Instructor, Diamond Award, Readers’ Choice Awards 
• 2013:  Winner of Brantford’s Best Professional Entertainer, Readers’ Choice Awards   
• 2013:  1st runner-up of Brantford’s Favourite Music Teacher, Readers’ Choice Awards   
• 2012 & 2013: Winner of Brantford’s Best Fitness Instructor, Readers’ Choice Awards  
• 2002 – 2007:  5-time nominee for the Brantford Citizen of the Year  
• 2004 & 2005:  1st place People’s Choice Awards, Cruisin’ & Bloomin’ Fest   
• 2005:  1st place People’s Choice Awards, Windsor Stars Festival   
• 2004:  Winner of the BEST FESTIVAL Award – Brantford Elvis Fest, Tourism Awards 
• 2004:  Winner of the Tourism Builder Award, Tourism Awards   
• 1997:  Recipient of the Keys to the City, Red Bank New Jersey Fabulous 50s Festival   
• 1996:  1st place People’s Choice Awards, Collingwood Elvis Fest   
• 1996:  Winner of the Rising Star Singing Contest, South Western Ontario   
• 1985:  North Park Collegiate Highschool Vocal Music Award   

For more information please contact Joan Minnery @ (519) 771-5687  joan@joanminnery.com